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R538 GRN

1997 Tata Loadbeta

Red Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,859 mi
Last recorded68,859 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Tata Loadbeta51,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR538 GRN
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2008 68,859 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 64,102 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 64,102 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Intermediate drop arm fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 59,720 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 59,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Tata Loadbeta?

Based on 12,316 MOT tests across 1,763 vehicles.

62.6%
Pass Rate
3,192
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,763
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,271
Steering pivot point has excessive play 786
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 666
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 661
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 589
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R538 GRN is a 1997 Tata Loadbeta in Red with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Tata Loadbeta models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 51,168 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Tata Loadbeta fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,271 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R538 GRN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tata Loadbeta typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Tata Loadbeta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R538 GRN registered?

R538 GRN is a 1997 Tata Loadbeta, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R538 GRN safe to buy?

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